Finding the Third Proportional to 643,800 and 1,385,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,800 and 1,385,776 is: 2,982,875.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,800 : 1,385,776 = 1,385,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,800/1,385,776 = 1,385,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,800x = 1,385,776 × 1,385,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,800x = 1,920,375,122,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,920,375,122,176/643,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,982,875.31
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